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Pasig: ZUS Coffee captain Cloanne Mondo±edo was named Player of the Week on Sunday for helping the Thunderbelles reach the quarterfinal round of the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference. According to Philippines News Agency, the former National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Most Valuable Player produced 24 excellent sets to go with 2 points as ZUS Coffee downed Cignal, 19-25, 25-23, 25-20, 23-25, 15-12, in its play-in campaign at PhilSports Arena in Pasig on March 11. Mondo±edo excelled again Thursday, delivering 24 excellent sets and six points in their 25-22, 25-17, 18-25, 25-17 win over Capital1. “Everyone really wants to

Quezon City: Defending champion National University (NU) bounced back from a first-set setback and survived University of Santo Tomas (UST), 16-25, 25-20, 25-21, 29-27, in the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball at Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday. According to Philippines News Agency, Leo Aringo Jr. led the Bulldogs with 13 points, including four blocks, and seven digs as NU extended its winning streak to four games, closing out the first round with a 6-1 record. Jade Disquitado chipped in 12 points and 16 receptions while Michaelo Buddin and Peng Taguibolos added 11 and 10 points, respectively for NU, whose only

Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced on Sunday its readiness to assist the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) in executing arrest warrants against individuals implicated alongside former President Rodrigo Duterte in the International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation related to the war on drugs. According to Philippines News Agency, PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo stated in a radio interview that the police are prepared to provide assistance if the Interpol requests help in implementing arrest warrants. Fajardo mentioned that with the prior arrest of former President Duterte, the PNP has developed a procedural template to follow if additional warrants

Manila: The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has issued new guidelines for establishing and registering pharmaceutical economic zones, known as pharmazones, to streamline regulatory processes, reduce drug prices, and attract global pharmaceutical investors to the country. The guidelines were approved by the PEZA Board, chaired by Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque, during its meeting in February. According to Philippines News Agency, the guidelines outline the incentives available to pharmazone developers, operators, and registered business enterprises, aiming to encourage investment in the sector. Pharmazones will serve as hubs for firms engaged in medical and drug manufacturing-related activities, especially in research and

Rome: Pope Francis’s condition remains stable as he continues to recover from pneumonia at a Rome hospital, according to a medical bulletin released Saturday evening. The bulletin confirmed steady progress over the past week. According to Philippines News Agency, the Pope is still undergoing high-flow oxygen therapy, but his need for non-invasive mechanical ventilation at night has gradually decreased. Medical treatment and motor and respiratory physiotherapy have contributed to his continued improvement. However, he remains under hospital care. Vatican sources noted that due to his age, recovery from double pneumonia is slow, and medical updates may become less frequent. They